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The 21st Century new Beetle Revealed !!!

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    Full Press Release here VWWatercooled Australia - Initial Facts: The Beetle for the 21st Century
    Last edited by phaeton; 18-04-2011, 10:32 PM.
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    Looks good. Is it just me or does anyone else see a resemblance to a foreshortened Porsche Panamera.

    Brian
    2007 Trakkadu 4Motion.

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    • #3
      Hmm. Don't mind it at all

      Great step up from the previous model!

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      • #4
        Can't wait to see an APR-ed version! Interior is a big leap the previous one.
        | Golf R MY11 | DSG | 3 Doors | RB | Recaro | 19" Talladegas | ACC | Sunroof | BT | APR S1 | APR Carbonio | MillteK Sport CBE |

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        • #5
          No flower vase? I'm not impressed.

          APR Tuned | KW Suspension | INA Engineering | Mocal Oil Control |
          Website: http://www.tprengineering.com
          Email: chris@tprengineering.com

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          • #6
            Looks like it won't have independent rear suspention as it is based on the simpler USA jetta. Maybe that's why they do not mention suspention in the press release. No adaptive dampers probably either.
            Multivan MY12 TSI350 Red. Previous: 2008 Tiguan 103Tdi. 2010 Tiguan 125TSi.

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            • #7
              Will probably have the solid axle in the states as per the Jetta but there's no way they'll get away with that in Europe - as per the Jetta.
              Daily Car: Random BMWs | My Toy: R33 Skyline GT-R | GF's Car: 1954 Beetle 'Oval' | Our (Her) Car: Alfa Romeo MiTo Sport

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              • #8
                Loving the reveal video -

                Daily Car: Random BMWs | My Toy: R33 Skyline GT-R | GF's Car: 1954 Beetle 'Oval' | Our (Her) Car: Alfa Romeo MiTo Sport

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                • #9
                  ended up looking better than i thought it would. still, older new beetle shape is better

                  inside is looking a lot more in line with the rest of the vw range. i like the gauge setup with the 3 pods on top of the dash and the lap timer is a great idea.

                  will there be an awd one i wonder?

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                  • #10
                    What setup suspension does our Jetta have in Au?

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                    • #11
                      Does anyone have any idea when these are arriving in Australia, and what models we are getting?

                      I see there are some great customisation options on the US VW website including a whole heap of custom stickers and graphics, but the Aussie site still shows the previous generation with no hint that there are new models on the way.

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                      • #12
                        My guess is these three engines 118TSI, 147TSI & 103TDI in Design and Sport trims with customisation packages.
                        - Ben

                        1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
                        2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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                        • #13
                          Jodie and I drove one today!

                          Pretty cool styling, good base model options.

                          I'm not a fan of the 1.4 TSI though. It would take me a little while to become accustomed to it.

                          Pics to follow.
                          79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
                          7? MK1 Caddy
                          79 B1 Passat Dasher Project
                          12 Amarok

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                            saw one at Epping VW this morning white looked quite cool.
                            B6 Passat Wagon No KESSY

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                              79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
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